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What are the Saint Thomas Christians also known as?
What are the Saint Thomas Christians also known as?
In which century did Pantaenus from Alexandria visit the St. Thomas Christians?
In which century did Pantaenus from Alexandria visit the St. Thomas Christians?
Who reportedly sent gifts to the Mar Thoma Christians of India in AD 883?
Who reportedly sent gifts to the Mar Thoma Christians of India in AD 883?
When did Christians from Edessa arrive in Kerala under the leadership of Thomas of Cana?
When did Christians from Edessa arrive in Kerala under the leadership of Thomas of Cana?
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Who visited Southern Kerala around AD 1292 and mentioned the presence of Christians there?
Who visited Southern Kerala around AD 1292 and mentioned the presence of Christians there?
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Study Notes
Saint Thomas Christians
- Also known as Mar Thoma Christians or Nasranis
Early Visits and Interactions
- Pantaenus from Alexandria visited the St. Thomas Christians in the 2nd century
- In AD 883, the Patriarch of the East reportedly sent gifts to the Mar Thoma Christians of India
- Christians from Edessa arrived in Kerala under the leadership of Thomas of Cana in the 4th century
- In around AD 1292, John of Monte Corvino visited Southern Kerala and mentioned the presence of Christians there
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Test your knowledge of the Saint Thomas Christian denominations with this quiz. Learn about their origins, traditions, and leaders in Kerala, India. Find out how much you know about the unique history and cultural significance of the Nasranis.
